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Plants & People

Resilience of crops confirms that drought alone did not cause a ‘collapse’ in Mayan civilisation

In the 800s, Mayan cities in southeastern Mexico and Central America were abandoned – just as drought hit the region. But a botanical study shows that the connection between drought and depopulation was not simple.

by Dale MayleaJanuary 7, 2022January 11, 2022
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

New maize reference genome may help grow genetically modified lines of corn more easily

The ugly duckling of corn may hold the key to having better grains in the future.

by Nadia Mourad SilvaOctober 18, 2021October 19, 2021
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Growth & Development

Improving roots for crops could improve habitats for wildlife

New research finds that root capturing more nutrients could help wildlife breathe many miles away.

by Alun SaltSeptember 9, 2021September 9, 2021
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Bilingual Español Plants & People

The diversity and capacity of maize to adapt to a changing climate rests in the hands of farmers

The diversity of maize in the community of Yaxcabá, Yucatán, is shared among farmers. They select seeds that are most resistant to unfavourable climatic conditions and, by exchanging or selling them, they safeguard the diversity and resilience of maize.

by Yanine QuirozAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021
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Growth & Development

Root hairs more important than root exudate in rhizosheath formation

Exudates did bind soil to the roots, but were unable to compensate for the absence of root hairs.

by Erin ZimmermanMarch 18, 2021March 17, 2021
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Growth & Development

Colder temperatures better for long-term maize seed storage

Seeds were found to vary from one accession to the next in their cold storage longevity.

by Erin ZimmermanFebruary 18, 2021February 16, 2021
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Growth & Development

Auxin redistribution modifies maize root proliferation

by Fi GennuFebruary 22, 2020February 19, 2020
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

Sweetcorn a better target than other maizes for Zinc biofortification

Earlier consumption and less processing makes sweetcorn a better source of dietary zinc.

by Erin ZimmermanFebruary 7, 2020February 6, 2020
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Annals of Botany News in Focus

A new study reveals how the cuticle protects maize leaves

The cuticle is a waxy covering of a leaf that helps prevent water-loss. A new study of adult maize leaves shows it’s not a simple structure.

by Alun SaltSeptember 18, 2019September 27, 2019
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Zea mays
Annals of Botany News in Brief

Red:far-red photoreceptors in maize determine plant growth and grain yield

Phytochrome B is a photoreceptor that controls plant plasticity and resource partitioning. Little is known about its impact on maize crops.

by Alex AssiryJuly 8, 2019July 3, 2019
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Flavanols in action
Annals of Botany News in Brief

Maize glycosyltransferase modifies flavonols and enhances stress tolerance

by Alex AssiryJanuary 23, 2019January 23, 2019
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in silico Plants News in Brief

Integrated approach to maximize trait selection

There were many great articles concerning cross-disciplinary research at the interface between plant biology, mathematics and computer science before the launch in silico Plants (isP). We are excited for isP to be home to these types of articles in the future.

by Rachel ShekarOctober 31, 2018October 31, 2018
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Structure of a maize
Annals of Botany News in Brief

In situ analyses of inorganic nutrient distribution in sweetcorn and maize kernels

by Alex AssiryOctober 29, 2018October 24, 2018
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AoB PLANTS

Maize nutrient uptake and photosynthesis in intercropping

by AoBPLANTSMay 17, 2018May 9, 2018
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